HB 1402 (2002): designating segments of the Isinglass River as protected under the rivers management and protection program.

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HB 1402 (2002)

designating segments of the Isinglass River as protected under the rivers management and protection program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 75

The Story

It was introduced on December 12, 2001 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2002. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 1, 2002, making it Chapter 75 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • January 29, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • March 27, 2002, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 12, 2001: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ78, p2018
  • December 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 15, 2002: Hearing Jan 15 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • January 29, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 29 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • February 13, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Feb 21 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 21, 2002: Passed; HJ21, p842 + 883
  • March 6, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment [02/20/02]
  • March 27, 2002: Hearing; March 27, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC17
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass , MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1464
  • May 1, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/1/2002 Eff: 6/30/2002 Chap: 0075

Laws It Would Change

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